By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge on Wednesday issued an extraordinary broadside against his two colleagues over their decision to publish their opinion in a major redistricting case in Texas before he had a chance to finish writing his dissent, saying they had lost “any pretense of judicial restraint, good faith, or
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Sales of an AI-enabled teddy bear were halted after it offered advice on sexually explicit topics, how to light a match and where to find knives. The plush toy was marketed as “the perfect friend for both kids and adults.” Here’s what else you might
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By Abeer Salman, Tareq Al Hilou, Mohammed Tawfeeq and Ibrahim Dahman, CNN (CNN) — Israeli strikes across Gaza killed at least 32 Palestinians in the latest escalation of violence since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect. The Palestinian Ministry of Health said 12 children and eight women were among those killed in the
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By Veronica Stracqualursi, Ellis Kim, CNN (CNN) — The House on Wednesday night referred a Republican’s push to censure her fellow GOP colleague to the chamber’s Ethics Committee, beating back an effort to swiftly remove him from his committee assignments. Lawmakers voted 310-103 to send GOP Rep. Nancy Mace’s complaint against Florida Rep. Cory Mills
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – Federal agents have seized what they described as a massive cache of a drug that’s used to tranquilize large animals, including elephants, but has made its way into the illegal narcotics trade in the United States, authorities announced today. An operation by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s Los Angeles Field Office
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Dale, CNN (CNN) — After a reporter reminded Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday that “US intelligence concluded that you orchestrated the brutal murder of a journalist,” Saudi dissident and Washington Post contributing columnist Jamal Khashoggi, President Donald Trump stepped in to describe Khashoggi as “somebody that
Continue ReadingBy Karen Esquivel and graphics by Jhasua Razo, CNN en Español (CNN) — In a country where some 68 million Latin Americans — nearly 20% of the population — are redefining their place in public life, Latino identity in the United States is at a turning point. Growth no longer depends primarily on immigration, but
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By Eric Levenson, Holly Yan and Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — Ana Walshe, a 39-year-old mother of three, was first reported missing by her coworkers in Washington, DC on January 4, 2023. Her husband, Brian Walshe, initially told investigators that he had last seen her on New Year’s Day when she left their Cohasset,
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CNN By Hannah Rabinowitz, Holmes Lybrand, Katelyn Polantz, Casey Gannon, CNN (CNN) — The hearing Wednesday morning in the case against former FBI Director James Comey ended with a revelation by prosecutors and a conundrum: if a full grand jury never reviewed the final set of charges handed up against Comey, are they void? The
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Palm Springs International Airport is gearing up for another busy Thanksgiving travel period, sharing tips during its 13-day peak in departing travelers. The Thanksgiving peak for travelers goes from Thursday, November 20, through Tuesday, December 2. PSP officials said they expect to welcome 75,000+ departing passengers over the full
Continue ReadingBy Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge said Wednesday that he plans to “promptly” move ahead with an effort to find out which Trump administration officials were responsible for flouting his orders in a high-stakes immigration case – and whether they will face punishment for their actions. The comments from US District Judge
Continue Reading By Hannah Rabinowitz, Holmes Lybrand, Katelyn Polantz, Casey Gannon, CNN (CNN) — The hearing Wednesday morning in the case against former FBI Director James Comey ended with a revelation by prosecutors and a conundrum: if a full grand jury never reviewed the final set of charges handed up against Comey, are they void? The question
Continue ReadingBy Gul Tuysuz, CNN Istanbul (CNN) — Turkish police are investigating after a vacationing family of four died of suspected poisoning in Istanbul. The Böcek family, who were visiting from Hamburg, Germany, fell ill on November 12 after a day touring one of Istanbul’s main tourist spots and eating street food, according to Turkish state-run
Continue ReadingCNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Mohammed bin Salman, crown prince and prime minister of Saudi Arabia. Personal Birth date: August 31, 1985 Birth place: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Birth name: Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud Father: King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud Mother: Fahda bint Falah bin
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – Los Angeles County health officials today confirmed the county’s first flu-related death of the season. According to the county Department of Public Health, the patient was an “older person” with underlying health conditions, who had not received a flu vaccination. No other details about the patient were released. Health
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SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KESQ) – Former Cy Young winner Randy Jones, who pitched for the San Diego Padres for eight years, has died at the age of 75, the team announced today. View this post on Instagram A post shared by San Diego Padres (@padres) Jones, one of a select few inducted into the Padres
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By Samantha Waldenberg, Bryan Mena, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested he would fire Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent if the Federal Reserve doesn’t decrease interest rates. “The only thing Scott is blowing it on is the Fed because the Fed, the rates are too high, Scott. If you don’t get it fixed
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By Natasha Bertrand, Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Half a dozen members of Congress who previously served in the military or intelligence community are urging service members and intelligence officials to disobey illegal orders that might be issued by President Donald Trump’s administration. In a video posted on X Tuesday, Democratic lawmakers Sen. Elissa Slotkin,
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By Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Tom Steyer, the billionaire Democratic activist and former presidential candidate, became the latest contender Wednesday in the race to succeed California Gov. Gavin Newsom. Steyer launched his campaign around the theme of affordability, echoing messaging that helped Democratic candidates win key races earlier this month, and taking on corporations.
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By Christian Edwards, Catherine Nicholls, CNN London (CNN) — A Russian spy ship has entered British waters and directed lasers at military pilots, Britain’s defense secretary said Wednesday, as he warned that the country was facing a “new era of threat” from hostile actors. During a speech in London, John Healey said the Yantar spy
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